Our US–Malta Immigration Lawyers advise Americans establishing Malta as a European base. We focus on residency and citizenship pathways in Malta, special tax status residencies, and (where relevant) work authorisations. Clients value our practical route selection, documentation strategy and end-to-end implementation support, coordinated with tax and private client planning so the outcome remains workable over time. Since 2002, our team has supported American families, entrepreneurs and investors with Malta relocation and cross-border planning.

Jean-Philippe Chetcuti
Senior private client lawyer specialising in global citizenship and European residency programmes, Maltese Citizenship by Merit, family office structuring, international tax, trusts and estate planning. Jean-Philippe has advised some of the world's most accomplished ultra-HNWIs and their family offices, lawyers, private banks, and wealth managers.

Priscilla Mifsud Parker
Priscilla is a private client lawyer who heads the Families & Wealth and Corporate, Trusts & Fintech practice groups at Chetcuti Cauchi. She specialises in wealth structuring and preservation for business families and high net worth individuals and cooperates with legal and tax advisors worldwide to plan, set up and maintain corporate structure representing an international footprint. Priscilla also advises on residence and citizenship.

Antoine Saliba Haig
A senior immigration lawyer, Antoine wrote his doctoral thesis on modes of acquisition of citizenship under Maltese citizenship law. He assists several of the firm's clients qualify for Maltese citizenship under the Individual Investor Programme as well as other routes to citizenship by naturalisation, citizenship by descent and residency by investment.

Roberta Anastasi
Roberta Anastasi is a Manager within the firm's Immigration & Global Mobility Practice. She has extensive experience in advising private clients on Maltese Permanent Residence and Maltese Citizenship by Investment and other investment migration programmes globally.

Claudia Cilia Buhagiar
Claudia Cilia Buhagiar is a Manager within the firm's Immigration & Global Mobility Practice. She has extensive experience in advising private clients on Maltese Permanent Residence and Maltese Citizenship by Investment and other investment migration programmes globally.

Valentina Lozanova
In her role with private clients, Valentina demonstrates high dedication and professionalism in managing complex relationships of HNW individuals. Her strong business sense, along with her expertise in immigration matters, compliance, Maltese taxation, and wealth structuring, makes her a valuable asset to the firm. Valentina’s ability to navigate the complexities of due diligence and regulatory requirements ensures that her clients receive not only efficient service but also strategic guidance that aligns with their goals.

Pauline Gouder
Pauline carries a vast experience in the residency and citizenship field. She has assisted a large number of the firm's clients to successfully obtain Maltese citizenship and residency. She is dedicated to serving high net worth individuals with their relocation and citizenship requirements. Pauline focuses on making the process as smooth as possible, allowing clients to enjoy their global lifestyle with peace of mind.

Marko Planojevic
Marko Planojevic is an Associate at Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates, specializing in Malta immigration law, investor citizenship, and residency advisory. He provides expert legal support in areas such as due diligence, Maltese permanent residence, and citizenship through naturalisation, marriage, descent, and investment.

Mayola Gouveia
Mayola carries a several years of experience in the residency and citizenship field. She has assisted many clients to obtain Maltese Permanent Residency, and now citizenship. Mayola has also worked on various tax and employment matters and has assisted with family reunification applications.

Sabrine Ouji
In her private client work, Sabrine supports a portfolio of the firm’s international high net worth individuals and families as well as their advisors around the world.



